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VeggieTales: Duke and the Great Pie War
When the armies of Rhubarb go to battle against the Kingdom of Scone, The Great Pie War breaks out and things get really messy. Sweet Petunia, a charming young rhubarb, is forced to flee her homeland and live in a tree stump in a foreign land. When the Duke learns of the Princess's plight, he risks his life to help her and learns that true love means thinking of others first. Filled with serf music, Three Dog Knights, hurling catapults of slime and loads of silliness, Duke and the Great Pie War delivers a royal lesson in loving your family. Plus, Laura the Carrot stars in Baby Sitter In DeNile - a charming retelling of the story of Miriam and Moses.
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Plot Summary
In this VeggieTales adventure, Junior Asparagus and his friends are putting on a play about the biblical story of David and Goliath. Junior is cast as Duke, a knight who is afraid of everything. When he faces his own fears, he learns that with God's help, he can be brave. The story is interwoven with the tale of "The Great Pie War," a silly and lighthearted conflict over a delicious pie.
Critical Reception
VeggieTales: Duke and the Great Pie War was generally well-received by its target audience of families and young children. Critics often praised its humor, positive moral messages, and engaging animation style, noting its continued success in providing faith-based entertainment for kids. While not typically reviewed by major film critics, audience feedback consistently highlights its effectiveness in teaching biblical principles through fun and relatable stories.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its consistent humor and ability to entertain young viewers.
Commended for effectively conveying biblical lessons in an accessible way.
Appreciated for its colorful animation and memorable characters.
Google audience: As a direct-to-video release aimed at children, specific Google user review summaries are not readily available. However, general audience feedback for VeggieTales episodes typically focuses on their effectiveness in teaching Christian values and their appeal to both children and parents through humor and catchy songs.
Fun Fact
The character of Duke is voiced by Phil Vischer, the creator of VeggieTales, who also voices Bob the Tomato.
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